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PO16 XKU

2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter

Brown Diesel 2143cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

148,232 mi
Last recorded148,232 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter120,464 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPO16 XKU
MakeMercedes-benz
ModelSprinter
Year2016
ColourBrown
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,143cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2026 148,232 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Fail 22 Jul 2026 148,220 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at rear both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear lamp cracked

Offside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view screen chipped (3.2 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both rear (5.3.2 (d))

Pass 14 Jul 2025 143,307 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Jul 2024 135,625 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush front struts slight play (5.3.2 (c))

Pass 27 Jul 2023 131,715 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2022 203,821 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil strut slight leak and slight play (5.3.2 (b))

test class changed due to van converted to camper

Pass 28 Jul 2021 123,113 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Jul 2021 123,110 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Parking brake efficiency below requirements nearside and offside (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Central Front Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Jan 2021 121,021 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2019 84,606 miles

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jun 2019 84,603 miles

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

How Reliable is the Mercedes-benz Sprinter?

Based on 4,037,050 MOT tests across 408,496 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
10,964
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
408,496
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 175,127
position lamp(s) not working 92,747
Registration plate lamp not working 78,072
Brake pipe excessively corroded 69,976
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 68,847
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PO16 XKU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter in Brown with a 2,143cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

Across all 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter models, the average MOT pass rate is 78.5% with a typical mileage of 120,464 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Mercedes-benz Sprinter fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 175,127 recorded failures. If you're considering buying PO16 XKU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Mercedes-benz Sprinter typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 10 years old, this Mercedes-benz Sprinter is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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What year was PO16 XKU registered?

PO16 XKU is a 2016 Mercedes-benz Sprinter, first registered on 14 June 2016.

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